Sailing
Infront to support Team France sailing
The Team France sailing team has appointed the Infront Sports & Media agency to assist with marketing operations ahead of its participation in the 2015 America’s Cup.
The Leader: Sir Keith Mills
Sir Keith Mills writes exclusively in SportBusiness International about how the Olympic Movement can connect with the next generation, the British America’s Cup challenge and upcoming Invictus Games.
New Zealand on course for America’s Cup return after funding boost
New Zealand is set to contest the 35th America’s Cup in 2017 after securing funding to back a return to the showpiece sailing event.
Abu Dhabi lands rights to ISAF Sailing World Cup Final
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has awarded Abu Dhabi the hosting rights to its Sailing World Cup Final through to 2017.
San Francisco out of running for America’s Cup
San Francisco has dropped out of the running to host the next edition of the America’s Cup sailing event.
Raft of new America’s Cup rules unveiled
Smaller teams, shorter catamarans, a revamped challenger series and new nationality guidelines are among a raft of new rules that have been announced for the run-up to the next edition of the America’s Cup in 2017.
World Match Racing Tour set for Dutch debut
Sailing’s World Match Racing Tour has announced the addition of the Dutch Match Cup as an official stage of its 2014 season.
ISAF calls for Rio 2016 pollution tests
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has said it may conduct independent water-quality tests in Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay as concerns mount over pollution levels at the sailing venue for the 2016 Olympic Games.
ISAF World Championships set sail for Aarhus
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has awarded its 2018 World Championships to the Danish city of Aarhus.
English county lands ISAF’s 2015 Team Racing Worlds
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has appointed the English county of Rutland as host of its 2015 Team Racing World Championship.
Polish city sets sail for ISAF youth event
The Polish city of Swinoujscie will host the 2015 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth Match Racing World Championship.
San Diego sails onto America’s Cup shortlist
Bob Nelson, San Diego’s port commission chairman, has announced that the Californian city has been included on a shortlist of venues being considered to host the America’s Cup sailing showpiece in 2017.
ISAF seeks to drive Sailing World Cup vision with new appointment
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced the appointment of renowned international race officer John Craig as it seeks to drive through its future strategy for the Sailing World Cup.
Ellison outlines vision for future of America’s Cup
Larry Ellison, the billionaire owner of reigning America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA, has revealed that he wants Hawaii to stage the next finale of the sailing showpiece and is keen to model the event on the Formula One motor-racing championship.
Change of Tide
Matt Cutler spoke to Mark Turner, executive chairman of marketing and events company OC Sport and the man who heads up the Extreme Sailing Series, about adding Russia and Australia as venues for 2014 and where he sees events going in the future.
Sopot to debut on World Match Racing Tour’s 2014 schedule
Sailing’s World Match Racing Tour has announced the schedule for its 2014 Match Racing World Championship, with a new event set to debut in Sopot, Poland.
Video: 2014 Extreme Sailing Series launch
OC Sport Executive Chairman Mark Turner explains the rationale behind the new stops on the 2014 Extreme Sailing Series and where he believes stops could be in the future.
One-on-One: Mark Cameron, Land Rover
Mark Cameron, global brand experience director at Extreme Sailing Series (ESS) main series partner Land Rover, breaks down the company's sponsorship strategy to Matt Cutler at this year's event launch.